Definition of the word submerge

Definition of the word submerge

Pronunciation of vocabulary submerge

submergeverb
làm ngập
/səbˈmɜːdʒ//səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

Origin of the word submerge

The word "submerge" has a rich history. It comes from the Old French "submerger", which is a combination of "sub-" (meaning "under" or "below") and "merger" (meaning "to flood" or "to overflow"). This Old French term was derived from the Late Latin "submergere", which is a combination of "sub" (under) and "mergere" (to dip or plunge). The word "submerge" has been in the English language since the 15th century, and its primary meaning is to overwhelm or engulf something completely, often with water, so that it is no longer visible or accessible. Over time, the word has also been used metaphorically to describe the process of becoming or feeling overwhelmed by circumstances or emotions. I hope that helps!

Vocabulary summary submerge

type transitive verb

meaning drown

meaning flood

type journalize

meaning dive (submarine...)

meaning the poorest class in society

Example of vocabulary submergenamespace

to go under the surface of water or liquid; to put something or make something go under the surface of water or liquid

đi dưới mặt nước hoặc chất lỏng; đặt cái gì đó hoặc làm cái gì đó chìm dưới bề mặt của nước hoặc chất lỏng

The submarine had had time to submerge before the warship could approach.
Chiếc tàu ngầm đã có thời gian lặn xuống trước khi tàu chiến kịp tiếp cận.
The fields had been submerged by floodwater.
Cánh đồng bị nước lũ nhấn chìm.
Her submerged car was discovered in the river by police divers.
Chiếc xe ngập nước của cô được thợ lặn cảnh sát phát hiện dưới sông.
Hippopotamuses cool down by submerging themselves in water.
Hà mã hạ nhiệt bằng cách ngâm mình trong nước.
As we dove into the ocean, we submerged ourselves in the mysterious world of the deep sea.
Khi lặn xuống đại dương, chúng ta như đắm mình vào thế giới bí ẩn của biển sâu.